ECG & Health Physical Opportunities

Below are links for band students to register for ECG screenings, to be held in early June, for $20 per student (note that event this is ECG’s only, not health physicals). The priority is to attend the event at your HOME SCHOOL (DELAND HS), however, if you absolutely cannot attend that particular date/time, you can register for another location in order to complete their requirements.

Students who cannot attend on any of these dates can take advantage of the following offerings detailed on the attached flyers: Finally, students also have the option to complete these requirements through their primary care provider.
Please make sure you take care of your health physical and ECG screening by July 1.

2026 Marching Bulldogs "Carmen" 

Show Music
Click on your instrument to view your show music. ​Recordings

2026-27 All-State Audition Music

Auditions for the 2026-27 All-State Bands will take place on September 12, 2026. NOW is the time start preparing for these auditions.

CLICK HERE to access the official audition requirements on the FBA website.

CLICK HERE to access the 9-10th grade concert band audition etudes.

CLICK HERE to access the 11-12th grade concert band audition etudes.

NEW for 2026-27 - Physical & ECG Requirement

Starting next year, Volusia County Schools is requiring ALL marching band students to complete a health physical and ECG prior to marching season. There will be opportunities to attend free events offered through AdventHealth to take care of this requirement, so please be on the lookout for the flyers. You can also take care of this through your primary care physician.

This is REQUIRED to be taken care of BEFORE summer band camp starts at the end of July. Please be proactive and take care of this now.

As part of this process, students must register for their online athletic clearance account and upload their forms from the physical and ECG. Please follow these steps:
1. Register for your account on https://athleticclearance.fhsaahome.org/ 
2. Upload the EL2 form AND ECG clearance email page (this will arrive at the email you specify when receiving the ECG).
Please read the “Frequently Asked Questions” below and let me know if you have any other questions about this new requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions
How often do students need an ECG?
Only once in their high school career (once every four years).
 
How often do students need a physical?
Every year
 
What is the typical cost for a physical?
Most insurance offers one physical per year complimentary. Others can range from $20-$45 depending on the provider. Parents should check with their primary care physician for more information. 

Which forms are needed and how are they collected?
FHSAA EL2 (only page 4), and the “Who We Play Now” email (this is sent to parents).  Parents will upload these to their portal.   
 
Can band students use the FHSAA required forms?
​Yes. All students use this form, including middle school athletics which are not a part of FHSAA.

“Concert Black” 

Please adhere to the following requirements when told to wear "concert black" for performances throughout the year. The purpose of these requirements is to create a uniform, professional look that will give the audience the best impression of our bands. Always err on the side of professionally modest. 

This attire is known as “concert black”:
  • Black button-down dress shirt with ​​​​​​​black dress pants, long black socks OR black knee-high panty hose, & black closed toe dress shoes.
  • Black dress with black panty hose or tights & black closed-toe dress shoes.
  • Black dress shirt with black skirt, black panty hose or tights, & black closed-toe dress shoes.
  • Dress shoes must be closed-toe (no sandals, peep toe, open toe, etc.) with low heel or flats.
  • Long black socks or black knee-highs must be worn with pants (no sport/short length socks).
  • Black tights or panty hose must be worn with skirts/dresses.
  • Shoes must be ALL black and relatively plain.
  • All jewelry should be minimal, and any hair accessories should be black.

Uniform Reminders (Instrumentalists)

  • No make-up or nail polish.
  • Small stud earrings only.
  • No body paint.
  • No bags or extra items may be brought to the game. Everything you need must be stored in your shako box.
  • The uniform is worn correctly, or not at all.

Band Handbook - REVISED August 2025

The Band Handbook must be read in it's entirety by all students and parents involved with the DeLand High School Band by the end of the 1st week of school.  Once read, please print and complete the agreement on the last page of the handbook and return it to Ms. Leimer.  This form is due by the Friday of the 1st week of school. 

The Band Handbook was REVISED in August 2025. Please make sure you read this NEW, REVISED version BEFORE you sign the Handbook Agreement.

​Click HERE to access the Band Handbook.

2025-2026 Ensemble Rosters

Remember - ALL students (regardless of band class placement) are members of the Marching Bulldogs. The attached rosters are for the 3 concert bands, 4 jazz bands, and colorguard class. Please read the first page carefully before checking the rosters for your name.

CLICK HERE to view the class ensemble rosters for the upcoming school year.

2025 Marching Bulldogs Halftime Show - "Totally 80s"

Recordings: Sheet Music: Drill Charts: Show Reveal Video:

2025-26 Band Class Schedule

Once schedules are released, please verify that you have been placed in the correct band classes according to the following master band schedule:
  • 1st period - Symphonic Band
  • 2nd period - Wind Ensemble 
  • 3rd period - Symphonic Winds
  • 4th period - Jazz Ensemble 1 (Advanced)
  • 5th period - Jazz Ensemble 2 (Intermediate)
  • 6th period -  Colorguard (Eurhythmics)
  • 7th period - Jazz Ensemble 3/4 (Developing) 
The section (Band 1, Band 2, Eurhythmics 1, etc.) is based off your year in high school band. All first year instrumentalists should be in Band 2 OR Pre-IB Music 1, all first year guard members should be in Eurhythmics 1, and all first year jazzers should be in Jazz Ens 1. The section does not correlate with band placement. 

ONLINE CLASS SUGGESTIONS
All students are required to have 1/2 credit of Team Sports and 1/2 credit of Personal Fitness for graduation. Students who participate in Marching Band receive a waiver for the 1/2 credit of Team Sports and it is strongly recommended that band students take the 1/2 credit of Personal Fitness online through FLVS. It is free and easy and can be completed in just a few week over the summer. Don't delay, get this done today!

All students in the Class of 2027 and beyond are required to take a personal finance class for graduation. This is a 1/2 credit class that may be taken online, which is strongly suggested for band students so that they don't lose an elective spot during their school day. The class to take on FLVS is called "Personal Finance and Money Management." Take this over the summer and get it out of the way. The class is easy, but it is a graduation requirement.

Many of our band students choose to take some of their classes online to free up space in their daily class schedule for more band classes (or other electives that they want to try). This is how we are able to have so many students participate in jazz band and second/third concert bands. If you are interested in pursuing this option, please reach out to Ms. Leimer for more information. 

Game Day Information for Band Students & Parents - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE to view the Marching Bulldogs Visual Handbook.

Marching Bulldogs Uniform Information

Our uniform bibbers (pants) are lycra and stretchy, designed to breathe better in the Florida heat and allow our Marching Bulldogs to move more freely during performances. Because of these bibbers, we have very specific "sub-uniform" requirement for all instrumentalists.

Sub-Uniform
To be worn by all instrumentalists under the marching band uniform.
(There is no sub-uniform for Colorguard.)
  • white DHS band hat (1st one provided with band fair share)
  • show shirt OR spirit shirt (1st one provided with band fair share)
  • black compression/bike shorts 
    • ​NO athletic shorts are to be worn under the bibber as these will bunch up and show through
    • Students must purchase their own compression or bike shorts. The brand does not matter.
    • Here are a couple of examples of what to look for. You do not have to purchase these exact ones, just something similar.
  • long black socks (crew length or longer) (1st pair provided with band fair share)
  • black Dinkles marching shoes (must be ordered through the band)

Casual Uniform (Instrumentalists)
To be worn by all marching band members when specified by the director (in lieu of full uniforms).
  • white DHS band hat
  • show shirt OR spirit shirt 
  • khaki (tan) shorts 
    • Students must purchase their own khaki shorts. Shorts must be dress code length. The brand does not matter.
    • Here are a couple of examples of what to look for. You do not have to purchase these exact ones, just something similar.
  • sneakers/athletic shoes (brand does not matter)
  • low ankle length socks

Casual Uniform (Colorguard)
To be worn by all guard members when specified by the director (in lieu of costumes).
  • show shirt OR spirit shirt 
  • black leggings
    • Students must purchase their own black leggings. The brand does not matter. Just make sure they are thick enough that you can't see through them.
    • For an example CLICK HERE. You do not have to purchase these exact ones, just something similar.
  • black Nike brand sneakers with a white check